April 18, 1935 dust storm approaching Stratford, Texas
Famous photo of the "Migrant Mother" by Dorthea Lange in California, February 1936
For personal video interviews, photos, and transcripts from farmers who survived the Dust Bowl, visit this website. For additional images, and a bibliography of books related to the Dust Storm, visit this website. Woody Guthrie had an entire 1940 album devoted to songs about the Dust Bowl. These included "Talking Dust Bowl Blues," "Dust Bowl Refugee," and "The Great Dust Storm."
The Dust Bowl, 1930s
For personal video interviews, photos, and transcripts from farmers who survived the Dust Bowl, visit this website.
For additional images, and a bibliography of books related to the Dust Storm, visit this website.
Woody Guthrie had an entire 1940 album devoted to songs about the Dust Bowl. These included "Talking Dust Bowl Blues," "Dust Bowl Refugee," and "The Great Dust Storm."